$urprises I find nine bucks tucked inside a pocket folder, twenty-five more stuck in a bag of wooden hearts, and six gift cards for meals, none used. I find the key to the bank that looks like a book and rattles most intriguingly. Behold! Another thirty-five in bills and coins. Small change compared to my share of bank accounts, bonds, IRAs and more—my parents generous in death just as they were in life.
Legacy I am grateful for the chance to make a difference, to fund a well that will provide three hundred people water that’s safe and close by, a well that could last more than forty years, beyond my lifetime even. Imagine! Life-giving for them— for me, too. All is well. 💧
I’ve been tithing my share of the money from my parents’ estate and feel incredibly blessed to be able to help so many people and organizations. There were several Christmases when I made small donations in my parents’ name to clean water efforts, so when I came across Thirst Project, I knew I wanted to fund a well in their memory. Thank you, Dad and Mom! Peace to our ♥s!
Serendippity 
You’re so sweet, Stephanie <3
~David
Thank you, David. I have my sour spots too. They just don’t come across online. :)
What a wonderful gift you and your parents have provided for people who really need it! I think your parents would be happy with your choice! I’ve always thought our necessities here in America are luxuries to other humans in our world. Blessings to you!
Very true, Janie, about our necessities being luxuries elsewhere. If I really let that sink in, I wouldn’t complain about anything.
Stephanie this put into words exactly what my mother had suggested. She too was generous in death… As for the “small change” hidden around, that was not my experience but so many of my friends have had to flip through every book on the shelves to find all the hidden assets (even bearer bonds!) stashed around the house!
To be able to keep the generosity going is wonderful. We’ve both been blessed by our parents.